Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving & Pre-Order Meals 2024

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Not everyone opts for the traditional large family setting for Thanksgiving dinner, as some prefer to go out for the big meal. If you’re planning on skipping all the cooking and dish-cleaning this year and looking for places to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner on the go, we’ve got you covered with our annual list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Wichita, KS.

We advise you call ahead and ask about making reservations, as many of these opportunities will likely fill up quickly between now and Thanksgiving.

Admittedly, some of the Thanksgiving buffets stray pretty far from our definition of “cheap.” A few are definitely splurges, but they’ll free up your time and energy for more fun with your family.

Check back on this post; we will continue to update it between now and Thanksgiving as we hear about new options.

Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving in Wichita:

Bagatelle as open last year be from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a turkey lunch while supplies last; their regular menu will not be available that day. This will be a busy day for them – be extraordinarily kind and make it a great one for you and for them. 🙂 If you order a week ahead, you can get their special Thanksgiving meal to take home.

Chisholms Wichita offers a Thanksgiving buffet brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $39 per person ($19.95 for children 5-12).

Cracker Barrel will be open on Thanksgiving Day with special in-store Thanksgiving meals from 11 a.m. to close. You can find turkey and cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, biscuit or corn muffin, cranberry relish, refillable coffee tea or soda, and pumpkin pie. This bountiful feast meals range from$9.00 up to $16.99. They’ll also have a limited regular menu available that day that will include country fried steak, meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, and a few select veggies and sides to choose from. Cracker Barrel also has a heat ‘n serve option you can order ahead.

Dave and Busters‘ website location information shows the Wichita Greenwich Rd. store will be open. There’s no indication of a special menu.

Delano’s Diner will be open and they have an excellent menu for whatever you crave.

Denny’s will be open all day on Thanksgiving. You can enjoy the turkey and dressing dinner (includes carved turkey breast, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, two sides, and dinner bread), or you pick from the regular menu options.

Do you know of any places open on Thanksgiving day in Wichita that I’ve missed? Please let me know in the comments section below or email me.

Golden Corral Thanksgiving will, as you might expect, include the holiday buffet featuring everyone’s favorites, like carved roasted turkey, carved holiday glazed ham, and carved holiday beef roast along with all the classic Thanksgiving sides and mouthwatering pies. 

IHOP will be open on Thanksgiving as well, regular hours and regular menu items, which now includes a homestyle turkey & stuffing dinner or a homestyle turkey and stuffing melt.

Magnolia Cafe will have a Thanksgiving buffet for $31 and children will be $14.99. You can expect your traditional favorites.

Newport Grill at Bradley Fair will be open Thanksgiving day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a buffet style meal featuring traditional Thanksgiving favorites, fresh seafood, hot and cool sides, and more. Price is $50 per person. Call to reserve a table.

Siena Tuscan Steakhouse will be offering a Thanksgiving brunch for $52. Enjoy breakfast favorites like made-to-order omelets, signature French toast with berries, and herb-roasted potatoes. Enjoy our chef-carved honey citrus ham with cranberry orange glaze and indulge at our pasta station with pomodoro or pesto cream sauce and an array of vegetables, chicken, and bay shrimp. Complete your feast with herb-roasted turkey, rosemary focaccia stuffing, and an assortment of house-made mini pies and desserts. Reserve your spot today and let us treat you to a memorable holiday brunch! $52 per person +Tax & Gratuity ($20 for kids 12 & under)

Scotch & Sirloin has a special Thanksgiving meal that is $46 and will be going from 10 am – 3 pm. You can enjoy salad, family-style entrees, traditional sides, and desserts.

Spangles is open on Thanksgiving day.

Spears Restaurant Thanksgiving meal is back this year, as delicious as ever. They’ll serve their regular breakfast menu from 8-10 a.m. but from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. they’ll serve the famous Spears’ Thanksgiving buffet, which includes a pie buffet. Yum, yum! The Thanksgiving buffet last year was only $17.99 per person or $8.99 for kids ages 6-10. Kids 5 and younger are free. Drinks separate.

Village Inn will be open on Thanksgiving from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., including the locations on W. Central, Rock Rd., S. Meridian, Derby, and Hutchinson. If all you want is to bring home a pie, be sure to pre-order it!

Vora Restaurant is taking reservations for its Thanksgiving brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 23. The menu includes turkey, prime rib, smoke salmon, as well as breakfast items, pasta dishes, sides, breads, salads, desserts, and assorted sweets. For adults, the brunch is $38; for children age 4-11, it’s $15. You do need a reservation.

Walt’s East kitchen will be open from 5 pm to 10 pm.

Whiskey Dicks will have a traditional meal with sides.

YaYa’s Euro Bistro will have a buffet for $40 on Thanksgiving.

6S Steakhouse will be offering a classic Thanksgiving buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with traditional Thanksgiving favorites. The carving station will include turkey, prime rib, and salmon; they’ll also have sides, salads, fresh baked dinner rolls, and desserts. Adult buffet is $40 per person, and $18 per child under 12 years old. Call (316) 631-6667 or go to their website to reserve your seat. You can also order a full Thanksgiving dinner for takeout.

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Where can you Pre-Order Thanksgiving Dinners in Wichita

If you were wondering where to find fully cooked Thanksgiving dinners in Wichita, KS to order ahead, we have listed here the ones we know of. Be sure to check when these need to be ordered by!

Note: The week of Thanksgiving is too late to pre-order most Turkey day dinners. At the very latest, you’ll want to allow 24-hour notice at places like Dillons or Cracker Barrel. If you forgot to plan ahead, scroll back up to see restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day.

Bagatelle Bakery is continuing its tradition of offering a family turkey dinner that feeds 6-8 people for only $173.40. Be sure to get your order in a week before the big celebration.

Bite Me BBQ is a great place to get your smoked turkeys or hams. Make sure to call now to reserve your Thanksgiving centerpiece, and don’t forget the sides! (316) 729-2904. Turkeys are 13lbs. pre-cooked for $50 each, and hams are 8-10 lbs. pre-cooked for $65 each. All of our sides are $5/lb and make sure to check out our other bbq meat for a great addition to your meal

Cracker Barrel is offering a Heat n’ Serve Thanksgiving Feast that serves 8-10 or a Thanksgiving Family Dinner that serves 4-6. A 24-hour notice is required. The hassle-free holiday meals start at around $100. (Price and selection might vary depending on location.)

Delano BBQ is a great place to get your turkey or ham. You must preorder and last year their turkey sold out.

Dillons is a go-to choice for Thanksgiving dinner. Their delicious options include just about every traditional, classic dish you could want.  The prices are usually great too. For example, the Butterball Bone-in Turkey meal serves 6-8 and is only $80. You can order extra sides a la carte as well. And you can order online, so it’s even more convenient than it used to be.

Firebirds Wood Fire Grill you can get a turkey or ham meal with sides or a turkey & ham combo. These meals are $159.95

Golden Corral in Wichita has your Thanksgiving covered. Celebrate Thanksgiving with ease this year by enjoying Golden Corral’s Holiday Meals To Go! Our delicious Holiday Feasts make it simple to gather your loved ones around the table without the stress of cooking. Enjoy Roasted Turkey, Glazed Ham or NEW Bone-In Pork Roast. Each meal includes a variety of traditional sides, a dozen yeast rolls and a whole pie. Pick up is available starting November 4. Must order 72 hours in advance.

Hog Wild Pit BBQ Thanksgiving meal once again includes 3 options for your convenience. You can purchase a whole slow-smoked turkey (about 12 lbs) for $55, a whole cooked boneless ham (approx. 4 lbs) for $50, or a complete holiday meal including all the fixin’s for $125. They are closed Thanksgiving day so call ahead and pick up your order early.

Pig In Pig Out BBQ has a Thanksgiving meal that can feed up to 12 for $175. Either 3.5lbs of sliced ham and 3.5lbs of sliced turkey or a whole turkey. 6 quarts of sides (choose from mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, green bean casserole, Mac and cheese, or stuffing. Includes 12 dinner rolls.

Stroud’s Wichita Thanksgiving meals to go will be hot and ready for you to pick up curbside. The three options include generous portions of country ham or roasted turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and more. Call Stroud’s at (316) 838-2454 to pre-order the Dinner for Two ($69.99) Dinner for Four ($139.99) or Dinner for Twelve ($369.99)

Two Brothers BBQ is making it easy with a Holiday Family Speical menu. You can get a 8 lb ham for $79.95 or a 12-14 lb smoked turkey for $79.95. You can also purchase all the fixings.

Whole Foods Market in Wichita has whole turkey dinners to go, including a vegan option (serves 2) that is under $40. A classic roast turkey dinner for 4 starts at around $100 and goes up from there. A minimum 48-hour advance notice is required. Find out more on the Whole Foods Wichita website.